Lack of efficient logistics poses threat to Bangladesh's export competitiveness, speakers say
The government is pressing ahead with Bangladesh's planned graduation from the UN's Least Developed Countries category in November 2026
Bangladesh’s leading business figures have urged the government to seek a six-year deferral of the country’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, warning that the economy is unprepared for the loss of vital trade preferences.
The debt bubble is ominous, given Bangladesh’s narrow export base and heavy reliance on remittance inflows.
In the budget for FY26, the government has proposed reducing import duties on certain goods and amending trade rules to enhance competitiveness in preparation for the country’s impending graduation from the list of least developed countries (LDCs).
Bangladesh’s public spending as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) is the lowest among nations on course to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) club.
In the past two years, the NBR brought down tariffs on 60 items within the bound tariff rates based on the panel's suggestion.
Bangladesh’s best course of action would be to prepare for smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC group.
Bangladesh will take more time to decide on its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category, scheduled for 2026, Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
Lack of efficient logistics poses threat to Bangladesh's export competitiveness, speakers say
The government is pressing ahead with Bangladesh's planned graduation from the UN's Least Developed Countries category in November 2026
Bangladesh’s leading business figures have urged the government to seek a six-year deferral of the country’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, warning that the economy is unprepared for the loss of vital trade preferences.
The debt bubble is ominous, given Bangladesh’s narrow export base and heavy reliance on remittance inflows.
In the budget for FY26, the government has proposed reducing import duties on certain goods and amending trade rules to enhance competitiveness in preparation for the country’s impending graduation from the list of least developed countries (LDCs).
Bangladesh’s public spending as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) is the lowest among nations on course to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) club.
In the past two years, the NBR brought down tariffs on 60 items within the bound tariff rates based on the panel's suggestion.
Bangladesh’s best course of action would be to prepare for smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC group.
Bangladesh will take more time to decide on its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category, scheduled for 2026, Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
